Finding the Third Proportional to 133,804 and 206,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 133,804 and 206,702 is: 319,315.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,804 : 206,702 = 206,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,804/206,702 = 206,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,804x = 206,702 × 206,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,804x = 42,725,716,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,725,716,804/133,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319,315.69
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